Pedicure: Tips to do at home

July 28, IBA India Beauty Academy: A pedicure is a way to improve the appearance of the feet and nails included. This treatment is similar to the manicure. In 2010, treatment of the legs below the knees is considered as a pedicure. A pedicure treatment may include waxing, exfoliation, shaving, cutting and shaping nails, applying a moisturizer and a brief massage. It can be used to remove dead skin under the foot. A pedicure can prevent nail diseases.

Here I would like to share some useful home tips for a good pedicure. All that you need is a pinch of free time, a dish of delicacy and some utensils…

Choose your equipments

A nail file

A small basin

A nail cutter

A cuticle pusher (pick of wood,metal or silicone..)

A good moisturizing cream (your usual body lotion, Nivea, ponds etc)

A small brush (a nail brush or a recycled toothbrush)

A pumice stone or foot scrubber

A small piece of cotton

A small towel

Do it step by step

Remove all traces of polish with a non-acetone remover. Do wash your feet in a bath of warm soapy water.

Cut and file your nail in desired shape and length (filing will help to get rid of the keratin scales)

Apply moisturizer to your feet, then put them again in warm water (or hot if you like) that you have previously placed in the basin.

Soak for minimum ten minutes. The hot water will penetrate effectively into the cuticle.

Before taking them out, brush your nails with the brush provided for this purpose, for thorough cleaning.

Remove the feet from water, place them on the cotton towel, Wipe and apply a demulcent water on the cuticle of each toe, massaging and push these little skin as possible.

Apply a cuticle cream to soften your cuticles.

Perform a foot exfoliation with the pumice stone or scrub by focusing removal of calluses (usually located at the foot sole, heel and toe).

Rinse off your feet with clear water and dry them.

Proceed to up the nails: a base and two coats of polish of your choice.

Finally finish with a massage with a nourishing cream or refreshing essential oil, depending on your needs. (This step is optional, it helps to relax, but has nothing to do with the pedicure!)

Posted by Preeti
on Saturday, July 28th, 2012. Filed under Beauty, Life Style.
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